Spring 2023 Example

Pre-Course: May 4-7

• Read Course Handbook (provided in advance and within the D2L course).
• Book time in your calendar for synchronous and in-person sessions.
• Read the Definitions section from Week 1 in preparation for week 1’s synchronous session.
• Think about some learning activities you might want to try in a blended mode.
• Introduce yourself in the Introductions Discussions forum.

Week 1: May 8-12

Mon, 1:30-230

Attend the Introductory/Community-building synchronous session in Zoom.

Mon – Thur

Engage in the following activities:

• Review Course Overview, Schedule, & Theory.
• Introduce yourself in the Introductions Discussions forum if you haven’t already done so.
• Sign up for the in-person portion of your lesson for week 2 and 3 by enrolling in a facilitation group.
• Read Week 1 Overview.
• Read Principles of Blended Learning.
• Post in the Discussion Forum on the Challenges and Benefits of Blended Teaching/Learning.
• Read Challenges and Benefits of Blended Teaching/Learning.
• Read Planning Your First Blended Lesson.
• Begin planning your first blended lesson.

Fri, 9:00-11:00

Attend the in-person session at Lansdowne Campus. 

Week 2: May 15-19 

Mon – Tues

Engage in the following activities:

• Read Week 2 Overview.
• Study the online content related to gathering and using student feedback and monitoring student learning.
• Present your online, asynchronous portion of your 1st lesson, by:
  • emailing, by Monday morning, the FLO facilitators with any requests for support with your lesson content (e.g. creating a quiz or survey).
  • emailing, by Monday morning, the FLO facilitators a ‘News’ item that briefly describes your session to your colleagues.
  • posting, by the end of the day Monday, your lesson in the Week 2 Participant Facilitated Sessions Discussion Forum.

Tues – Thur

Engage in the following activities:

• Participate in at least 2 asynchronous lessons offered by your colleagues, participating in lessons that you will also participate in during the in-person session.
• Respond, as needed, to the asynchronous portion of your 1st lesson.
• Participate in the online activities related to gathering and using student feedback and monitoring student learning.

Fri 9:00-3:00

Attend the session at Interurban Campus to present your in-person lesson and participate in those of your colleagues. You are welcome to attend for the morning, afternoon, or for the day. 

Sat – Sun

Engage in the following activities:

• Provide feedback on your colleagues’ blended learning activities.
• Reflect on/respond to feedback on your session.

Week 3 May 22-26 (May 22 is a holiday)

Mon – Tues

Engage in the following activities:

• Read Week 3 Overview
• Study the online content related to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in a blended-learning course.
• Present your online, asynchronous portion of your 2nd lesson, by emailing a ‘News’ item and any additional support requests to the FLO facilitators and posting your lesson in the Week 3 Blended Lesson Discussion Forum

Tues – Thur

Engage in the following activities:

• Participate in at least 2 asynchronous lessons offered by your colleagues, participating in lessons that you will also participate in during the in-person session.
• Respond, as needed, to the asynchronous portion of your 2nd lesson.
• Participate in the online activities related to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in a blended-learning course.

Fri 9:00-3:00

Attend session at Lansdowne Campus to present your in-person lesson, participate in those of your colleagues and the course wrap-up activities. You are welcome to attend for the morning, afternoon, or for the day.

Fri – Sun

Engage in the following activities

• Provide feedback on your colleagues’ blended learning activities.
• Submit course self-assessment in the Post-course Assignment drop box.
• Complete Course Feedback Form.